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Where to download the N1 claim form for free, plus a box-by-box walkthrough of what to write in particulars of claim, statement of truth, and fee calculations — with the tips judges actually look for.

For each box: what to put in, and the practical tip most people miss.

What judges look for in particulars of claim

• When did the agreement form? When did the breach happen? When did you discover the loss?
• Show your maths. £2,500 invoice plus £400 of consequential loss equals £2,900, not just “about three thousand”.
• Have you reduced your loss where you reasonably could? Mention what you did.
• One sentence is enough: “Breach of contract” or “Claim under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 s.9”. You don’t need case law.
• Always. Sign and date it.

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